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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1930
Page
4
The Institute hall hosted a Salvation Army Sweet Pea Fair with a lavish interior decoration by Miss Vera Pearce. Despite rainy weather outside, the crowded hall dazzled with canopied streamers, multi colored flowers, ferns, and striking arched stalls forming a festival feel for the local corps annual fundraiser.
The S Army Self Denial Fund opened amid heavy rain as a large crowd braved the weather to support the noble work. A Divisional Commander for the Northern District attended, with Captains Ritter and Price helping along with volunteers to carry out arrangements. Mrs F R Wigley of Leima declared the fair open, receiving officers and others on the platform.
After devotional exercises Rev. Lawson welcomes Mrs Wigley and the Mayor as Brigadier lauds the Army’s relief work and social outreach. He warns against vice, stresses Sabbath sanctity, and notes rain relief. Wigley opens the fair praising Army aid and cheerful stalls lifting spirits.
A community gathering praised Mrs Wigley for her charitable work as rain blessed the event. The Mayor, Rector, Brigadier, and Rev Lawson spoke of sacrifice and humility, thanking attendees and noting support from the Army and local Liberal Federation women. A stall parade followed with numerous volunteers and performances by Captain Price and others.
Minutes from the Apoinga district council at Emi Downs record election of Cr. Heinrich as chairman, Bundey Ward councillor Dr. Parley win by one vote, salaries debated, and notices on clerk and overseer terms. Repairs, assessments, and tenders discussed. new councillors Sandland and Noske welcomed. various road, grading, and hospital board matters itemized.
A report by the medical officer on an inspection was received and a report from an officer of the Central Board was received. The inspector is directed to carry out the instructions given.
Minutes report small repairs at Koonoonn Crock and road works near Warnes Pryde Rayner. Council discusses quarr y matters with Hanson District Council, road inspections, and sixpence per mile travel allowances. Permissions granted for petrol pump and road closures. legal action to recover due amounts. Hospital board representation, main road grants tenders, grazing licences, and loan discussions. Change of land ownership noted for Knowpona land and transfer of Bees properties.
Trustees for Johm Murray and Eagar Tiver advise occupancy of sections 353 38 301 402 while Anne Ward and Mrs B Hogan note occupier of Hock No 477. Alterations urged in assessment book and Murray subdivision to be valued by average. Annual ratepayer meeting Aug 29 at 2 pm. council to meet 1 pm. Contracts listed with per chain rates. quarry access and road works discussed. minutes record council appreciation.
The council notes a report from Dr. Cone accusing a councilor and chairman, with guidance given to Ble Cousins via the clerk. Payments listed include District Account £245 IBA and Grants Account £159 for the government.
Statement of receipts and expenditure for the year ended June 30 1930 district council district clerk certifies truth and correctness. Audited and found correct July 16 1930 and laid before the council May 2 1880. Wedding chairman district council of Booborowie wards account average ward 1980.
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